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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,218.80, 22,842.60 and 9,386.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,218.80, 22,842.60 and 9,386.80 is: 14,089.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,218.80 : 22,842.60 = 9,386.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,218.80/22,842.60 = 9,386.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,218.80x = 22,842.60 × 9,386.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,218.80x = 214,418,917.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,418,917.68/15,218.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,089.08

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